Should the U.S. use diplomatic deals to pressure Middle Eastern nations into normalizing relations with Israel?

Context

The Abraham Accords of 2020 marked a historic shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy, with the UAE and Bahrain normalizing relations with Israel—a move brokered partly through U.S. diplomatic incentives. Today, the debate centers on whether the U.S. should intensify diplomatic pressure and offer concessions to encourage other Arab and Muslim-majority nations to follow suit, particularly in the context of broader regional tensions involving Iran. Proponents argue normalization reduces conflict and strengthens U.S. regional influence; critics worry it sidelines Palestinian concerns and may destabilize the region by antagonizing Iran.